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Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73"
Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73" Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73" Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73" Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73" Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73" Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73"

Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay - 5.73"

$1,600.00 USD

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Megalodon Shark Tooth with Pyrite Inlay. A striking fossil given new life through artistry. This authentic megalodon tooth features a pyrite inlay that accentuates its natural form with vivid color and subtle metallic sheen. The root remains complete, with serrations and much of the bourrelet preserved. Beautiful enamel lines the edges of the display side, while the reverse retains near-full coverage. A unique specimen that bridges prehistoric power and modern craftsmanship.

TAXONOMY

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Chondrichthyes
  • Order: Lamniformes
  • Family: Otodontidae
  • Genus: Otodus
  • Species: Otodus megalodon

GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

  • Location: Charleston, South Carolina
  • Age: Pliocene to early Pleistocene 

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Dimensions: 5.73 inches along the longest side (14.6 cm), 5.66 inches along the second side (14.4 cm), 3.64 inch width (9.3 cm).
  • Weight: 316 grams.
  • Display dimensions: 3.5" x 3.5" x 9" (LxWxH)

Bespoke metal display stand included.